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Magical encounters in Jerusalem
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on some of Judaism's sacred traditions amidst current trials.

What is Halloween and how do Christians respond to it?
Halloween falls on October 31 each year. Over the centuries, Christians have had a variety of attitudes to it. This is the story ...

Is Gen Z turning back towards traditional Christian morals and faith?
It appears that the excesses of modern progressivism are inspiring more young adults to reject the liberal social norms of the past 50 years and turn to the traditional morals and beliefs of the Christian faith.

Christians consuming porn nearly as much as non-Christians - study
A majority of practising Christians, including pastors, admit to viewing pornography and a large share say they are comfortable with the habit, a new study has found.

Practising Christians have highest levels of human flourishing - study
Those who identify as non-religious experience a lower level of human flourishing than the general public, while practicing Christians enjoy the most flourishing, according to a new report.

'Atheism is a hopeless faith,' says John Lennox
"Atheism might seem to offer a solution by removing God from the equation, but in doing so, it removes all hope."

Christians invited to join National Week of Prayer
No matter the denomination, individual area of influence, or whether you are gathering 3 people or 3,000 people, we believe this is a moment for the UK to return to God and flourish in the identity found in Him."

The mainstream psychiatrist who confirms demonic possession is real
Scientists often assume such ideas are delusions â symptoms of a psychiatric illness or psychosis. Some Christians even dismiss the idea, even though they feature prominently in the gospel accounts of Jesus's life. So when a distinguished expert in mental illness, Dr Richard Gallagher, wrote a book describing his own personal encounters with people who are possessed, it received a lot of media attention.

Only 35% of Evangelicals think they're ready to share biblical truths: poll
While the overwhelming majority of Evangelicals believe they have a duty to share the teachings of the Bible, most don't feel prepared to do so, according to a new survey.

Study shows group most likely to identify as 'low-attending Evangelicals'
A new study looking at church attendance among Evangelicals reveals that conservatives are the most likely to identify as "low-attending Evangelicals."

The story of England's first evangelical movement
The Lollards were England's first evangelicals. This is the story ...

Worldview may have more impact on mental health than chemical imbalances - study
A new study suggests that the mental health crisis in the United States may be more closely related to a lack of a biblical worldview than to commonly cited causes like chemical imbalances.

Rick Warren lists 10 action steps through the book of Acts to help church leaders 'finish their race'
'There's a direct connection between prayer and power'

What does the Gutenberg Press teach us about the intersection of faith and technological innovation?
In much the same way the Gutenberg Press revolutionised communication in its time, modern digital media - through the internet, broadcast channels, and the mobile devices we all carry - offers an equally transformative platform for sharing the Christian message today.

River baptisms revive faith on Bodmin Moor
Bodmin Moor, an iconic and rugged landscape in North Cornwall, has recently become a site for inspired Christian renewal through outdoor river baptisms.

Does God change his mind?
I want to suggest that there are three reasons why we should say that the answer to this question is 'No.'